1985 Beneteau Cruiser First 42

Features

Cabin Lighting, Cabinets, Dinette, Head, Nav Station, Port Holes, Pressurized Water System, Settees, Shower, Sink - Galley, Stateroom - Aft, Stateroom - Forward, Stove / Oven, Ice Box, Bottom Paint Antifouling, Anchor, Anchor Locker, Anchor Rode, Bimini, Captain's Seating, Cockpit Lazerette, Cleats - Fixed, Cockpit Seating, Non-Skid Deck, Propane Tank, Sea Cocks, Helm Wheel, Swim Ladder ( Stern ), Transom - Closed, Windlass, 110v Ac Outlets, Battery Switch, Battery Charger, Fuel Gauge, Hour Meter, Number of Batteries, Shore Power, Stereo, Tachometer, Solar Controller-Charger, Solar Panel, 12 V Dc Outlets, Bilge Pumps, Holding Tanks, Rudder, Throttle/Shift, Mech, Water Tanks, Autopilot, Compass, Covers - Display, GPS / Plotter, Masthead Light, Navigation Lights, Vhf, Anemometer, Windex, Backstay, Boom, Boom Vang, Chain Plates, Forestay, Lifelines, Mast, Running Rigging, Sheet Roller Cars, Spinnaker Pole, Standing Rigging, Traveler, Winches - Manual, Sloop Rig, Emergency Bilge, Grab Rails, Liferaft, Propane Storage Locker, Sump Pumps, Covers - Sail, Main Sail, Rigged for Single Handed, Roller Furling Jib, Spinnaker- Asymmetrical

Additional Comments

Stock #389359 - A roomy cruiser/racer with two staterooms, two heads, autopilot, updated electronics and room to sleep 8!Take to the seas with a great cruiser and experience living and traveling on your own sailing yacht. This Beneteau First 42 has the size and capability for extended cruises and racing and it is available for sale in North Florida!This Beneteau is a two-stateroom yacht that can sleep up to 8. You can bring the whole crew along or use the extra space for your voyage provisions.... (read more) The open salon incorporates U-shaped seating across from a settee. The folding table stows out of the way when not in use and houses the Benteau built-in wine rack. The galley is to port with a stove, oven, sink, and a two-sided icebox. Good counterspace and storage make it a functional galley for cruising or overnighting. To starboard is the chart table with seating. The Beneteau is equipped with a large-screen Garmin GPS chartplotter and Standard Horizon VHF radio. Controls for the autopilot are at the helm. On deck, this Beneteau is a sailor's sailer. The boat is set up to sail as a sloop and has two positions for a staysail if you want to use her cutter capabilities. Shrouds, turnbuckles, and deck hardware are substantial. Four winches are in reach of the cockpit and two of them are #55 three-speed winches. Six more winches are on the cabin top for extra sail and spinnaker handling. The boat comes with a spinnaker pole. Sails include two mainsails, a genoa on the furler, and an asymmetrical spinnaker. Auxiliary power is provided by the Perkins 4-108 diesel engine. The boat has a single stainless steel fuel tank with a 40 gallon capacity. Freshwater capacity totals 100 gallons and is stored in two polyethylene tanks under the salon seating. The boat has two waste tanks. Don't let this one get away! Call or email with questions, or make an offer to hold the Beneteau!Please submit any and ALL offers - your offer may be accepted! Submit your offer today!Reason for selling is new priorities.At Pop Yachts, we will always provide you with a TRUE representation of every vessel we market. We encourage all buyers to schedule a survey for an independent analysis. Any offer to purchase is ALWAYS subject to satisfactory survey results. Contact us for a free BoatHistoryReport report on this vessel. We pay upfront for a report on every vessel possible, and we provide this peace of mind to our buyers at no charge and with no commitment. All you have to do is ask!You have questions? We have answers. Call us at (941) 538-7803 to discuss this boat.Selling your boat has never been easier. At Pop Yachts, we literally sell thousands of units every year all over the country. Call (855) 218-2805 and we'll get started selling your boat today.Take a look at ALL ***172 PICTURES*** of this vessel on our main website at POPSELLS DOT COM. We appreciate that you took your time to look at our advertisement and we look forward to speaking with you! This Beneteau First 42 is a large double-spreader sailing yacht that is well-equipped for cruising. The boat's standing rigging is substantial and shows little to no corrosion. Winches turned freely, the roller cars and tracks were clean, stanchions were sturdy and lifelines were in good shape. The deck was intact, overall, some crazing was noted on the starboard side of the cockpit, see photo.

There is a canvas bimini which is showing some wear but is useable. The mainsail cover is in good shape. Both are blue.

The boat's electrical system was updated with a new alternator, a solar controller-charger, and new batteries in 2021. Two 100-watt solar panels are included, they have not been mounted or used.

One cabin sole section is soft from one of the water tanks overflowing on a long cruise. There was moisture or condensation visible from the forward deck hatch and a starboard window. Portholes were generally tight and in good condition.

The VHF radio and autopilot were added in 2022.

The boat runs great and sails like a dream, the owner confirms. The shaft seal will likely need to be serviced. Ask for Jim Kerpan.

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